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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.15, 265.50 and 84.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.15, 265.50 and 84.49 is: 126.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.15 : 265.50 = 84.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.15/265.50 = 84.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.15x = 265.50 × 84.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.15x = 22,432.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,432.10/177.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.63

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